NEP Cafe - Irvine

Big fan of Nep Cafe and the KEI Concepts food group. My family stopped in on a busy Saturday for brunch. This restaurant was at max capacity. We ordered everything from from the beef tongue fried rice, crab toast, banh mi chao, bun bo hue dry noodles, and chicken wings. All of the flavors were on points and we literally finished each dish. The crab toast, bani mi chao and fried rice are must orders if you're here around lunch time. If you're a big coffee fan definitely try their creme brulee coffee, egg coffee, coconut ube coffee. Servers here were attentive and the food came out quickly. I loved the variety of hearty, rich and savory dishes. I feel like each dish was elevated with premium fresh ingredients and flavors. The ambiance here is very bright, warm and inviting. Perfect for small parties to large groups. I'll definitely be back to try their dinner menu. Highly recommend booking in advance even on week days as this is a very popular and gets packed.

Came during happy hour. The happy hr start from 2pm to 5pm. I've ordered Seafood ceviche, it was ok. Chicken wings (6 pcs) chicken was tendered, skin was crispy, drizzle with camelized fish sauce. It was delicious! Beef belly bánh mì chao came with bread, personally I think it's too fattening but it was good. Garlic shrimp pasta was great. All staff are friendly, fast and efficient. Great customer service. Good place to hang out with friends and family. Definitely recommend to everyone.

Had a great brunch here over the weekend. The space is bright, modern, and very comfortable, with plenty of natural light — perfect for a relaxed meal. We ordered several dishes to share and everything was solid. The filet steak with eggs was a standout: tender beef, rich sauce, and perfectly runny eggs that worked really well together. The shrimp pasta was another highlight — shrimp were well-seasoned and nicely seared, and the pasta had a good bite, not overcooked. The roasted chicken bowl was generous in portion, juicy inside with crispy skin, and balanced with fresh sides. Even the greens were done right, garlicky and flavorful without being too heavy. Drinks were also well made, especially the matcha and iced coffee. Service was attentive and efficient. Staff were friendly, helped explain the menu, checked in at the right moments, and kept everything moving smoothly. Overall, a very enjoyable experience and an easy spot to recommend for brunch or a casual meal in Irvine.

Nep offers a fantastic contemporary take on Vietnamese cuisine. The dishes were excellent and very well-executed. I was also really impressed by their selection of flavored Vietnamese coffees—they are unique and delicious! The only downside was our waiter, who wasn't very friendly or welcoming. Great food, but the service could definitely use some improvement

Top tier modern Vietnamese restaurant that combines high quality ingredients and complex delicious flavors. The food was fantastic, a short and simple menu and every dish was beautifully presented. The interior is very well designed and offers plenty of seating as well as a bar area. The staff are all very professional and helpful. Best to make a reservation since it very popular especially on weekends.